Sociology/Anthropology Department Programs
Shippensburg University’s Sociology/Anthropology Department offers multiple undergraduate programs and is the department home to the interdisciplinary master’s program in Organizational Development and Leadership.
Undergraduate Programs
Major
Sociology, B. A. – The Bachelor of Arts program in Sociology offers a strong core in the career skills the American Sociological Association has identified as important in today’s employment marketplace. This major is a good choice for those interested in working with people in counseling, social or public service, personnel, managerial or administrative positions.
Minors
Anthropology Minor – The Anthropology Minor is a broad program and is useful in any career that involves people. Courses range from cultural anthropology, physical anthropology and archaeology.
Sociology Minor – The Sociology Minor enhances majors that benefit from the skills and critical focus of sociology on core issues like inequality, organizational dynamics and social movements.
Graduate Programs
The Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership 4+1 Program is an accelerated option for Shippensburg Undergraduate students to complete their bachelors and master’s degrees in five years. Eligible students should apply by April 1 of their junior year. During their senior year, 4+1 students should take two graduate-level courses. These courses will count towards both their bachelors and masters. This saves the student money, as they will be taking two graduate courses at the undergraduate tuition rate. This program is available to students from all majors, as long as they have two free electives available in their senior year or require electives in ODL approved disciplines such as Sociology, Political Science, and Communications. ODL Graduate Student Guidebook is available here. The available concentrations include:
- Business – The Organizational Development and Leadership program with a business concentration is designed for students without a business or business-related undergraduate degree. The program is focused on leadership theory, leading change and organizational theory to prepare strong leaders and followers for the complex world.
- Higher Education Structure and Policy – Shippensburg University’s Organizational Development and Leadership program is designed for students pursuing leadership positions. This concentration is for those interested in higher education.
- Individualized – Individualized is the broadest Organizational Development and Leadership, allowing you to select from a wide range of graduate courses in social sciences and humanities to best prepare for your own career goals.
- Management Information Systems – Those interested in a career in the many applications of management information systems should consider the Management Information Systems focus of the Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership program.
Certificates
- Leadership Certificate – This certificate is for working professionals or post-baccalaureate students who wish to advance their leadership skills, excel in their careers, jump-start their graduate-level learning, or become a more effective leader in the workforce.